Patriots Theater at the War Memorial

Every Capital Philharmonic season begins and ends here, in the heart of New Jersey’s capital city. Patriots Theater is a grand, 1,807-seat hall in the Italian Renaissance Revival style, with ornate ceilings, gilded detail, and acoustics made for live orchestral sound.
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The stage has a remarkable history. Over the decades, audiences here have heard Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Marian Anderson, Paul Robeson, and Leonard Bernstein. When CPNJ performs, we’re adding to that story.
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The War Memorial opened in 1932 as a gathering place for the people of Mercer County, built to honor the local soldiers and sailors who gave their lives in World War I. Nearly a century later, it still serves that purpose: a place where the community comes together. Today the building is listed as both a National and State Historic Site. It is owned by the State of New Jersey and operated by the New Jersey State Museum, Department of State.